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Ruin-Nation? The best Fortresses in Slovakia and the Czech Republic – Article for Travel SuperMag

I have waxed lyrical about the sheer quantity and quality of castles in Slovakia and the Czech Republic for years – particularly on the Slovak travel and culture website I run, EnglishmaninSlovakia. In Slovakia especially, they seemingly crest every hilltop and – for the most part – remain enigmatic and un-touristy. Even with some of the most renowned fortresses, in this most densely castellated part of the world you can often have the most poignant ruins to yourself. It’s always a pleasure for me when publications recognise what this region of Central Europe has to offer: it actually happens all too rarely…

This piece for Travel Super Mag – the media arm of Travel Supermarket.